Aerospace Quality Inspection Lead

PPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

other Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to oversee QC inspectors, ensure products meet internal, customer, and regulatory standards (AS9100, FAA, DoD), and drive continuous improvement at our onsite facility. The role reports to the Quality Manager and partners with engineering and production to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and 2+ years in QA with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, plus strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering, quality, aerospace, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of quality assurance experience.
• 1+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of QC Inspectors, technicians, and quality support personnel.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and documentation across production and inspection processes.
• Monitor product quality through inspections, testing, and audits throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for internal and external non-conformances.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO 9001, Customer, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Train, mentor, and coach QC team members to promote compliance and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve quality documentation, including inspection reports, NCRs, and calibration records.
• Assist in maintaining and improving QMS policies and procedures.
• Utilize quality metrics and data analysis to drive improvement and report performance trends

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Engineering/quality degree

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

PPG in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor to oversee QC inspectors, ensure products meet internal, customer, and regulatory standards (AS9100, FAA, DoD), and drive continuous improvement at our onsite facility. The role reports to the Quality Manager and partners with engineering and production to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and 2+ years in QA with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, plus strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management